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Gingrich says rivals’ criticism taking a toll

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Newt Gingrich tried to quiet unrelenting campaign criticism that he acknowledged had taken a toll as Mitt Romney stepped up insider attacks Saturday in hopes of regaining front-runner status with the first presidential vote little more than two weeks away.

Executive’s lawyer: Deal made not to oppose parole

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The lawyer for a former executive whose early release from prison was revoked because officials didn’t tell the South Carolina attorney general’s office that he was up for parole says he had a deal that prosecutors wouldn’t oppose his release in the first place.

SC releases draft of No Child Left Behind waiver

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Superintendent Mick Zais’ drafted proposal for changing how No Child Left Behind works in South Carolina includes giving schools a letter grade for their performance, rewarding high achievers with money, and rating teachers’ classroom effectiveness.